We use cookies on whatcar.com to improve your browsing experience and to provide you with relevant content and advertising, by continuing to use our site you agree to this. Please see our privacy policy for more details. Continue

My car

I have had this car for two-and-a-half years. It had slight problems at first, but these were sorted by Polar Ford of Warrington.

My previous car was a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 - a good car with no problems. I had this car for three years but a Zafira is no match for the C-Max.

It is not as well built and, being petrol, is nowhere near as fast or as economical as the C-Max.

It's an excellent car - just short on seats.

1.6 Zetec 5dr

Michael Bull
,
Derbyshire
.
Date:
24/05/2007

Overall verdict

5
out of 5 stars

What's it like to drive

4
out of 5 stars

Running costs

4
out of 5 stars

Quality, practicality and equipment

5
out of 5 stars

My car

At the time that I bought mine I was unable to locate a TDi model at a reasonable price so opted for the 1.6 petrol. Given that I am now retired and do nothing like the mileage I used to do, the slightly heavier fuel consumption is acceptable. Overall the car manages between 38 and 44 mpg which as I am usually only doing short runs, is I feel within reason. The ride quality, build, handling and general comfort are all first class and to date (14000 miles) the only item to go wrong was the rear window wiper which was replaced under warranty at the first service. Overall I have to say that both my wife and I are very pleased with our C-Max and at this time have no plans to exchange it.